TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for the overall direction and coordination of activities within the Technical Services area of the library.  
• Responsible for ordering library materials, including large print books and audiobooks.
• Receives all new library books, audiobooks and DVDs to be added to the collection.   Assigns call numbers, subject headings and barcodes to all library materials, to ensure that each item’s placement in the collection is accurate, logical and easy for library patrons to locate.    
• Downloads bibliographic records from OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) and adds local holdings information to each record in the ELIN (Estacado Library Information Network) database.  
• Ensures all received material is accounted for and that no damage has occurred during shipment.  
• Schedules any returns or credits with vendors as necessary.   
• Works closely with Reference Librarian, Children’s Librarian, Teen Librarian and Library Director to keep collection current by withdrawing obsolete materials from the database.  
• May serve as a member of the ELIN cataloguer group and works closely with cataloguers from the other ELIN libraries to develop procedures to ensure that the ELIN database is accurate and up-to-date.   
• Assists other ELIN cataloguers with any difficulties they may encounter with the automated SIRSI integrated library system.
• Manages the memorial book program, which includes receiving memorial donations, ordering appropriate books, sending acknowledgments, and keeping records of all donations and purchases.  
• Manages meeting room reservations and scheduling.
• Acts as departmental timekeeper.  
• Reviews departmental time for approval, ensuring corrections are properly made and ready for submission to the Finance Dept. Runs reports.  
• Purchases office supplies, equipment, and materials for the library.  
• Works cooperatively with library personnel regarding their book orders, book budget allocations, book repairs, and material processing.  
• Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical work in processing, classifying and cataloguing library materials and providing service to library patrons.
• Acts as back-up to Library Specialist for entering Purchase Orders.  
• Also acts as back-up for running library errands.  
• Assists in other areas of the library as needed.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

This position is subject to the City of Hobbs’ Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes one or more of the following: pre-employment testing, post accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: 

Requires a minimum of associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Two years of experience in a library or similar setting preferred.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted in lieu of stated education and experience requirements. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks and duties. 
• Ability to perform duties with a high degree of attention to detail with a very high degree of accuracy.        
• Ability to handle memorial requests from the public with sensitivity and accuracy.  
• Ability to maintain high productivity in spite of numerous interruptions.  
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.  
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.  
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with City library personnel, other City departments, ELIN cataloguers and various book vendors.  
• Knowledge and understanding of cataloguing, the Dewey Decimal System, subject headings, and library practices, procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of ELIN (Estacado Library Information Network) and OCLC (online Computer Library Center) systems.        
• Knowledge and understanding of bibliographic control, MARC formats, and collection development  

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid state-issued Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, and reach with hands and arms from a standing position.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel and use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Salary : $23 - $27